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Ephesians 2:18

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Ephesians 2:18

Verse 18 of 22

Scripture focus

For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

Ephesians 2:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ephesians 2:18

Theological / Devotional

Access. Gr. prosagoge, “approach,” “introduction” (see on Rom. 5:2). Jesus said of Himself: “I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved” (John 10:9).

The true aim of all religion is to find access to God. The three persons in the Godhead are all presented are all presented in this verse: Him (Christ), the Spirit, the Father.

By one Spirit. Or, “in one Spirit.” There is not one Spirit for the Jews and another for the Gentiles.

The Father. This word would be particularly rich in meaning to those who were “afar off.” To the Gentiles, weary of their deities and seeking the “unknown God” (Acts 17:23), the idea of a loving Father would present a strong appeal.

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